when does intraoperative begin
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patient enters operating room
when the patient is back on oral fluids what is the protocol for drug administration
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change from IV to oral
how may blood loss occur post op
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internally or externally through a drain or incision
which surgery extent type minor or major need more imaging and lab data
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major
how do we promote GI function post op
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Advance a patient's dietary intake gradually. Most surgeons rely on the
return of flatus or bowel sounds to order a normal diet. Use patient
assessment data to determine how quickly to advance the patient's diet.
Promote ambulation and exercise. Physical activity stimulates a return of
peristalsis. A patient who has abdominal distention and "gas pain" may
obtain relief when walking, Maintain an adequate fluid intake, Help the
patient get into a comfortable position during mealtime. If possible, have
the patient sit to minimize pressure on the abdomen, Provide frequent oral
, hygiene, Administer fiber supplements, stool softeners, and rectal
suppositories as ordered, pain and nausea often causes a loss of appetite.
Communication between a nurse caring for a patient in the preoperative holding area
and the circulating nurse in the operating room (OR) can best be enhanced by which
of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Documenting assessment findings in the medical record
2. Using a standardized SBAR tool
3. Being responsive in using nonverbal communication techniques
4. Giving specific information to a transport technician
5. Listening to the OR nurse's questions
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2,3,5
how is malnourishment a risk for surgery
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not getting enough vitamins and minerals and increased risk of infection
and skin issues
Case study 1:
You are the nurse caring for the client 8 hours after a right total knee arthroplasty. The
patient reports right leg pain 10/10, feels restless, and jumps in agony when you pull
off the covers to assess the surgical site.
What further assessments would you want to perform?
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assess the site
assess pulse in both limbs
assess for edema
what does a patients IVF therapy assessment consist of durinf post op
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location of IV, patency of IV lines, amount and type of solution infused,
next fluid to be administered
why may pt have abdominal distention post op
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as a result of operative gas: signs include patient report of "gas pains,"
fullness, and increased abdominal girth.
what is a normal chloride and what does a high and low number mean
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98-106
low and high mean shifts in sodium blood level
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patient enters operating room
when the patient is back on oral fluids what is the protocol for drug administration
,Give this one a try later!
change from IV to oral
how may blood loss occur post op
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internally or externally through a drain or incision
which surgery extent type minor or major need more imaging and lab data
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major
how do we promote GI function post op
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Advance a patient's dietary intake gradually. Most surgeons rely on the
return of flatus or bowel sounds to order a normal diet. Use patient
assessment data to determine how quickly to advance the patient's diet.
Promote ambulation and exercise. Physical activity stimulates a return of
peristalsis. A patient who has abdominal distention and "gas pain" may
obtain relief when walking, Maintain an adequate fluid intake, Help the
patient get into a comfortable position during mealtime. If possible, have
the patient sit to minimize pressure on the abdomen, Provide frequent oral
, hygiene, Administer fiber supplements, stool softeners, and rectal
suppositories as ordered, pain and nausea often causes a loss of appetite.
Communication between a nurse caring for a patient in the preoperative holding area
and the circulating nurse in the operating room (OR) can best be enhanced by which
of the following? (Select all that apply.)
1. Documenting assessment findings in the medical record
2. Using a standardized SBAR tool
3. Being responsive in using nonverbal communication techniques
4. Giving specific information to a transport technician
5. Listening to the OR nurse's questions
Give this one a try later!
2,3,5
how is malnourishment a risk for surgery
Give this one a try later!
not getting enough vitamins and minerals and increased risk of infection
and skin issues
Case study 1:
You are the nurse caring for the client 8 hours after a right total knee arthroplasty. The
patient reports right leg pain 10/10, feels restless, and jumps in agony when you pull
off the covers to assess the surgical site.
What further assessments would you want to perform?
, Give this one a try later!
assess the site
assess pulse in both limbs
assess for edema
what does a patients IVF therapy assessment consist of durinf post op
Give this one a try later!
location of IV, patency of IV lines, amount and type of solution infused,
next fluid to be administered
why may pt have abdominal distention post op
Give this one a try later!
as a result of operative gas: signs include patient report of "gas pains,"
fullness, and increased abdominal girth.
what is a normal chloride and what does a high and low number mean
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98-106
low and high mean shifts in sodium blood level
